Reds weigh Brenton deal with Bracket of prospects
Brenton trade would move Herb Brenton to Cincinnati in exchange for Sammy Bohne Smash plus five Class AA players with cash payments totaling about 20 000 The Reds eye Rube a southpaw pitcher returning from injury and consider young Crane Schreiber Lee and Sicking as possible added pieces
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Herb Brenton
Sammy Bohne
Cincinnati
Raed
Reds
Viking
Brenton
Seattle
Rube
Bressler
Russ
Crane
Schreiber
Indianapolis
Hall
Saye
Altho
Coast league base running woes and star speedsters
The article argues speed alone does not guarantee success in the Coast league. Merlin Kopp and Claude Cooper race fast but are weak base runners due to lack of aggressiveness. Dennie Wille and Jack Smith are noted for temper or restraint affecting big league chances. It also notes Philadelphia scouts failing to land Bohne and Brenton due to price, while the Reds’ strong season funds big league signings.
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Merlin Kopp
Seattle
Sacramento
Cooper
Oaks
Ball
Kopp
Jack Smith
St. Louis Cards
Sammy Bohne
Claude Cooper
Dennie Wille
Donnie
Holmes
Wilie
Tom Turner
Bohne
Brenton
Athletics
Philly
Farrell Joins Dempsey Camp at Benton Harbor
Marty Farrell arrives at Benton Harbor to spar with Jack Dempsey and likely fights Harry Greb in the prelims. Dempsey dismisses fake reports of an auto accident and intensifies drills as Homer Smith prepares to join the Miske camp. Heinen and Delaney continue routine workouts amid the training camp bustle.
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Marty Farrell
Jack Dempsey
Benton Harbor
Mich
New York
Thunderbolt
Harry Greb
Jack
Dempsey
Homer Smith
Billy Miske
Jack Heinen
Jimmy Delaney
Sox Yankee series looms after Cleveland loss
Chicago and New York hold second place contention as Cleveland falls to the Mackmen. The Athletics impact remains noted while the Yankees and White Sox prepare for a decisive New York series that could shape the league standings. Brooklyn Cincinnati and New York win in the National League as the pennant race tightens.
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Cleveland
Chicago
New York Yankees
Mack
New York
Sox
Yanks
Brook
Seattle Welter Jimmy Storey Knocked Out In Seconds
In Vernon the other night Seattle welter Jimmy Storey was knocked out in 30 seconds by an unnamed foe. Storey appeared unfit and undertrained, having endured several knockdowns previously in local rings.
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Seattle
Jimmy Storey
Colima
Vernon
Jimmy
James
Burdick Defeats Burrill in Meadow Club Cup Round
Ralph H. Burdick of Chicago beat William Burrill of Tacoma in the Meadow club cup tennis singles, advancing to the semi finals in Southampton New York. The third round clash closed with Burdick’s easy victory as the field moved toward today’s semifinals.
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N. Y
Ralph H. Burdick
Chicago
William Burrill
Tacoma
Seattle’s Rod Murphy Aims To Lead Coast League In Stolen Bases
Rod Murphy of Seattle, already with over 50 stolen bases, bids to top the Coast League in 1920. He claims a new standing start and a straight spring from first base, learned from Sammy Bohne and Clyde Wares, and says studying pitchers’ deliveries helps his steals.
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Seattle
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Rod
Sammy Bohne
Clyde Wares
Roderick
Sammy
Alton
Eldred
Bohne
Brubaker
Oaks
Geary
McCarthy Wins Hairline Decision Over Trambitas in Arena Bout
Johnny McCarthy of San Francisco edged Portland welter Alex Trambitas in a tight four round main event judged by Ad Schacht. Trambitas used a sharp left, while McCarthy’s harder punches and late rounds secured the win noted by spectators.
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San Francisco
Alex Trambitas
Portland
Arena
Ad Schacht
McCarthy
Lloyd
Jensen
Schacht
Steve Reynolds
Fred Kent
Reynolds
Kent
Ring Night At Arena Features Tunney and Fight Preview
Gene Tunney, light heavyweight champion, greeted by fans at the Arena before a billed main event. Frank Farmer was introduced for a future match here, amid jeers and noise from the crowd. Hector the heavy, Tob Harper, and Billy Wright also appeared during the introductions as Joe Wopp and Patcey Clace were noted absent from the local Knights event.
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A. Beff
Camp Lewis
Gene
Frank Farmer
Clay Hite
Tunney
Farmer
Frank
Young Hector
Hremerton
Tob Harper
Billy Wright
Joe Wopp
Patcey Clace
Order of the Knights of the Padded Mitt
Baseball Recap with Seattle Victory and Beattie Trade Collapse
A chaotic account details_hits, throws, and catches as Seattle pitchers allow few unearned runs. Highlights include Knight’s hitting, Miller’s doubles, and Geary’s defensive plays. The piece notes Hack Miller staying with the Oak team and Del Howard stating the Beattie deal collapsed due to Cubes’ player choices.
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Hack Miller
Mie Oak
Chicago
del Howard
Oak
Yester. Gay
Bouts lined up for champion and Benjamin
New York aug 26 Benny Leonard lightweight champion has been matched to fight Tommy Sheppard twelve rounds at Jersey City September 7 it was announced today Joe Benjamin of San Francisco will fight Willie Jackson of New York in a semi windup bout on the card.
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New York
Benny Leonard
Tommy Sheppard
Jersey City
Joe Benjamin
San Francisco
Willie Jackson
Elmer Leads National Archery Championship Field
Elmer of Wayne Pennsylvania still leads the 40th annual national archery championship tournament held by the National Archery Association of the United States. Elmer is the current holder and top contender.
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Philadelphia
R. P. Elmer
Wayne, Pa
National Archery Association of the
United States
Elmer
Felix Club and Mt. Baker to contest city junior title
Managers of the Felix club and Mount Baker meet at The Star office to finalize plans for game two at Columbia field Sunday at 1 pm. Mount Baker holds a 1 0 series lead after last Sunday's win at Walla Walla field. A victory would clinch The Star championship trophy for Mount Baker. Felix faces three barred players for alleged misconduct, with Abner Boyer and Miller ineligible for public playfields but eligible for a third game at the Coast league park if needed. Bob Thorburn likely to start for Felix. Wes Sheedy to pitch for Mount Baker. Red Swift provides depth for Felix as a former starter left town after the third game.
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Boyer
Bob Thorburn
Wes Sheedy
Red Swift
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Giants and Reds Start Crucial Three Game Series
The New York Giants visit Cincinnati for a three game set with the World Series champions as both teams chase the pennant. Cincinnati, leaders, hope to widen their edge while New York seeks a sweep to stay in the race behind star players Kelly Frisch Mancroft and Doyle.
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Salleee
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Browns Will Boycott If Mays Is On Mound
St Louis American League players agreed not to play any game in which Carl Mays, the Yankee pitcher who threw the ball that killed Ray Chapman, is assigned to work. They say six other clubs join the vow and note Mays has pitched a shutout since the accident. The team is in Boston for a Red Sox series.
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St. Louis
American League Baseball Club
Carl Mays
Yankee
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Mays
Boston Red Sox
Sisler Tops American League Batting as Speaker Follows
New York report shows George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns leading the American League with a .406 average through Saturday. Tris Speaker of Cleveland stands second at .992. In the National League Rogers Hornsby leads with a .372 mark.
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St. Louis Browns
Tris Speaker
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Rogers Hornaby
Young Graham Wins Again in Portage Bay Catboat Race
Jack Graham Jr., 12, captured the John Graham cup on Portage Bay near the Seattle Yacht Club. He skippers his father’s catboat Dormouse, proving himself one of Seattle’s most skilled young sailors in a second consecutive win.
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Portage Bay
Seattle Yacht Club
Young Graham
Seattle
Mount Vernon Wins Fast One In Sweep Of Sedro-Woolley
Mount Vernon defeated Sedro-Woolley 2 to 1 at Mount Vernon yesterday in front of about 2,000 fans. Lawson pitched a two hitter, fanning 14 to dominate the visitors.
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Charley Mullen
Sedro-Woolley
Lawson
Arlington Wins Exhibition Game 12 to 0
Arlington of the Big Six defeated Lear Lake 12 to 0 in an exhibition. McKee pitched two-hitter for Arlington while the offense collected 14 hits.
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Lear‘ Lake
McKee
Seattle Beats Oakland 1 0 to Climb to Third Place
Bob Geary pitched a superb shutout as Seattle beat Oakland 1 to 0 in a well played matchup. Samuel Bohne scored the decisive run in the eighth after a misplayed ball, while Geary escaped multiple second base threats with sharp defense. Sacramento routed the Seals to pull into third, seven games behind the leaders with seven left.
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Alten
Acorns
Howard Crew
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Sacramento Crew
San Francisco Seals
Seattle Crew
Samuel Bohne
Bohne
Jack Knight
Yank mat men take lead at Antwerp
American wrestlers dominated Olympic catch as catch can eliminations in Antwerp on August 26. C D Ackerly of Cornell and G N Gerson of Pennsylvania won two bouts apiece in featherweight and quarterfinal rounds. Results include wins by Svenson and Maurer, with Meyer and Redmond also advancing.
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Mialetes
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Canada
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